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Basic Description
The
Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO), the then
Provincial Disaster Management Office (PDMO)is the technical secretariat
and administrative arm of the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) in
terms of Disaster Management. It is an independent department
institutionalized in year 1995 by virtue of the Sanguniang Panlalawigan
Resolution (SPA) No. 155-94. It was created to empower the management
capability of the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) along public safety
and disaster risk management.
It
supports the Albay Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) in the
implementation of organization’s objectives as mandated by the
Presidential Decree No. 1566 and other related laws. It is tasked to
administer effective and efficient interventions into distress areas in
coordination with the different PDCC organic and regular members in the
Province of Albay.
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Function and
Significance to the province and people of Albay
APSEMO
administers and supervises the systematic delivery of services to the
public in terms of Disaster Risk Management and Public Safety
coordination with the Local Disaster Coordinating Councils (LDCCs),
PHIVLCS, PAGASA, GOs and NGOs due to the effects of natural and man made
calamities. It also facilitates the restoration and rehabilitation of
disaster-stricken communities.
Specifically:
1.
Delineate the functions of Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council
members and volunteers before, during and after the calamity impact.
2.
Enhance communication linkages within the organization and between
sectors involved in public safety anchored on disaster preparedness,
mitigation, response and recovery.
3.
Maintain active coordination between and among the LGUs, GOs, NGOs and
PDCC member agencies to ensure timely and appropriate action on
disaster-related activities.
Most visible function:
Disaster Preparedness
: Hazard assessment, documentation of risk areas and mapping, research &
planning for crisis administration, education & training / drills in
LGUs, road safety and technical assistance to cities, municipalities and
barangay disaster coordinating councils as well as the various schools
and universities and the business sectors.
Disaster Response Operations:
Overall administration and coordination of disaster response activities
such as execution of emergency plans, communication & information
management, monitoring of disaster situation, stabilizing the crisis
situation, provide ambulant services to the distress victims, command
post, and the likes.
Recovery
: Damage Assessment, Rehabilitation Planning & Secure Funding
Others:
Issuances of certification on danger zone and hazard area, renders
technical assistance as resource person to GOs, NGOs, LGUs, and SUCs,
conduct research, consultancy and the likes, upon request.
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Divisions/Units
Divisions:
1.
Research Statistics and Documentation
2.
Information and Training
3.
Planning and Operations; and,
4.
Emergency Medical Services
Sections:
1.
Traffic Safety
2.
Administrative
CEDRIC
D. DAEP, MBA
Provl.
Govt. Dept. Head
Function:
Has
overall supervision in the effective implementation of the
organization’s objectives; provides economical, efficient and effective
service to the public; coordinates with the Local Government Units and
other government agencies on public safety; formulates plans program,
policies and strategies for the protection and preservation of the
welfare of the local populace.
MA.
CRISTINA S. ADOR
Statistician IV
RESEARCH STATISTICS DOCUMENTATION
DIVISION
Function :
Conducts research on disaster-related and crisis administration, monitor
and evaluate program implementation. Formulates risks and resources maps
and conducts risk and resources analysis.
REY M.
ANONUEVO
Information Officer III
INFORMATION TRAINING DIVISION
Function
:
Oversees the
effective warning information system in the area, coordinates and
undertakes training activities of the DCCs and other concerned groups
and maintains and controls issuance of official information on
disaster-related activities.
ABUNDIO V. NUNEZ, JR
Statistician II/ Acting Chief, Planning Division
DISASTER PLANNING OPERATIONS
DIVISION
Function
:
Releases PDCC advisories and alert messages, corresponds to warning
information on impending threats to DCCs concerned, recommends
allocation of resources and coordinates various sectors on matters
pertaining to disaster planning operations.
TOBIAS
L. FERNANDEZ, JR.
Special Operations Officer III
TRAFFIC REGULATORY SECTION
Functions:
Oversees the implementation of the Provincial Traffic Safety Code of
Albay through management, enforcement, education/training and
engineering.
SUSAN
J. OCFEMIA, RN
Health
Education and Promotions Officer II
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Functions:
medical services to displaced people, provide quick response to
emergencies and treat victims on site and, perform emergency life-saving
measures to critically and seriously injured persons.
FRANCISCO G. BANUA
Administrative Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Functions :
In-charge of receiving and releasing donations and correspondence, acts
as custodian of properties, equipment and supplies, provides general
services in the internal operation and maintenance of the office.
GLENN
R. RAVALO
Planning Officer I
JOHANNE D. SILERIO
Computer Operator II
FRANCISCO G. BANUA
Administrative Assistant
MELANIE B. YANTO, RSW
Clerk II
ROSLYN
M. DINEROS, RN
Clerk II
LORENA
R. MATIAS
Clerk II
JOAN
N. VILLANUEVA
Utility Worker
ROMMEL
A. GAMBOA
Driver
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Services
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Vulnerability / Capability Assessment:
- Community Risks & Resources Mapping
- Data Banking
- Aerial & Ground Surveys
- Livelihood Analysis
- Issues certification of hazard areas
- Other emergency preparedness studies
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Emergency Planning / Contingency Planning
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Institutional Strengthening of LGUs
- Organizations of C/M.E.R.I.T. and QRTs
- Re-organizations/re-orientation of local DCCs
- Organizing deputized traffic enforcers
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Information System
- Press briefings / interviews
- Advisory Releases
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Resource
Utilization
-Recommends allocation and utilization of local resources (Calamity Fund,
donations, manpower, transportation, other facilities)
-Mobilization of resources
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Warning
System
- Communication & Warning
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Response
Mechanism
- Emergency transportation system, evacuation, security, search rescue
& recovery
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Public
Education and Training
- Education & Information Campaign
- Disaster Management Training Courses
- Emergency Rescue Skills Training
- Industrial Safety Courses
- Information Caravans
- Press Briefings and Media RElations
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Rehearsal
- Emergency Drills and exercise
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Research
/ Documentation
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Ambulance and other emergency medical services
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Public
Safety Coding
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Road
Safety
-Traffic Safety Administration
-Traffic Safety Enforcement
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Contact Information
for the general public
In
case of emergency at the city / municipal vicinity, make a distress call
at the ‘CENTER’ the Albay Provincial Radio Communication System (APRCS)
installed at your municipal offices or Philippine National Police (PNP)
using VHF radio set at frequency 117.00 or dial (052) 820-3526,
481-5222, Fax Machine Number (052) 820-1755.
For alert warning messages, advisory releases send email to:
cdaep&albay.gov.ph
chocochoy@yahoo.com
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